America’s Diminishing Greatness
America today has a fundamentally flawed outlook on “greatness”. It’s directly tied to money, but apparently not to human decency. A strong middle class is part of the vision for American greatness on which we all agree. But why is half the country deluding itself into believing that the way forward is by going backward? […]
Teenager in Florida Creates Outreach Program that Benefits Jamaica, Caribbean and Latin America
Nathan Berman, 18, of Boca Raton, Florida, created an outreach program called “Teens for Tomorrow (TFT),” a network of young people who gather excess inventory from companies to distribute to various charities. Through his efforts, Berman had what he calls his “most rewarding experience.” He had the opportunity to travel to Jamaica to provide a […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Lisa Hanna was crowned Miss World
On this day in Jamaican history: On November 27th, 1993, Jamaica’s Lisa Hanna was crowned the 43rd Miss World at the pageant event held in Sun City, South Africa. She is the third Jamaican to win the Miss World title; previous Jamaican winners were Carole Crawford in 1963 and Cindy Breakspeare in 1976. Hanna […]
5 Instances of Fidel Castro and Cuba’s Kindness to Jamaica
Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former president has died at age 90. Castro came to power in 1959 and led the Communist revolution. He ruled Cuba for almost 50 years before his brother Raul Castro took over in 2008. Jamaica and Cuba has had Many may remember him as a dictator, however during his years in power […]
JCDC Receives Gold Star at HRMAJ Innovation Awards
Tamara Wright-Brown, Director of Human Resource Management, Development & Administration (left) and Elizabeth Smith, Director of Corporate Services (right) both of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) receive the 2016 Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica’s (HRMAJ) First Place Golden Star Award for Leadership in HR Innovation from Myrtle Weir, Chief Judge of the HRMAJ […]
JCDC Empowers Youth Through Culture
The JCDC Eastern Region which covers the parishes of Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. Thomas will be hosting its annual Culture Club Consultation under the theme “Cultural Interaction for Greater Regional Integration (Social Growth)”. This will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 starting at 9:30 a.m. at Caenwood Auditorium, Caenwood Centre, […]
Creative Writing Exhibition Tours Western Jamaica
The award-winning pieces of the 2016 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition which are currently being showcased in the competition’s annual island-wide tour have now reached the Western Region, and will be on display throughout the parishes of Trelawny, St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland, beginning on Monday November 28. The western leg of the tour, which was […]
Sean Henry postured to become Jamaica’s next Master Artist
On Thursday, November 17, 2016, Sean Henry’s Art Cart exhibition opening was a smashing success with over a hundred art lovers, business colleagues, fellow artists, collectors, family and friends in attendance. The show, hosted at Toyota Jamaica Ltd., opened without much fanfare at seven pm, then, after an hour of whirlwind activity, more than half […]
New Zealand Museum Shows Rare Collection of Bob Marley Photographs
The Waikato Museum in Hamilton, New Zealand, plans a tribute to Jamaica’s reggae legend and social activist Bob Marley from December 17, 2016 to April 2, 2017. The exhibit will feature a rare collection of photographs featuring the international music star that were commissioned by the Marley estate and the music label Island Records. The […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Looking Inward Part II
Thud! Thud! Thud! The sound of stones dropping on the ground as the self-righteous accusers, convicted by their own consciences, went out one by one from the presence of Jesus and the accused woman. That they were convicted is not to be overlooked. After all, they were right in their black-and-white thinking that the adulteress […]